Proposed inquiry on 10 owl lands ownership probe
A Senate investigation plan aims to scrutinize the Southern Pacific Companys California land holdings valued over 6 million dollars. A six member committee will demand documents and testimony to determine how lands were acquired and why some parcels were shifted to subsidiaries amid fraud allegations.
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Bones possibly Dunham's found near Pine canyon murder tale
San Francisco Call reports Hubert Burrows found human bones and an old revolver in Pine canyon. Bevt Bushnell, a railroad worker, speculates the remains belong to Dunham, linked to the 1898 McInnesy murder case. A lively, fragmentary narrative follows with local reactions and era-specific chatter.
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Special Offer Close Closes Soon in Local Sweepstakes
A garbled plea urges timely subscriptions to boost votes in a contest. It promises prizes including a $1300 automobile, $400 real estate, and a $400 piano, arguing early and heavy voting wins. The piano can be seen at Ward's Furniture. the piano adjoins mentions a Turner Implement store event. Subscribers are urged to join before March 11 to maximize chances.
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Big Beautiful Deviser Bros
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City Trustees Lose Chance on Fire Engine Purchase
At last night’s meeting concerns were raised as Redave Rates, Chief Callander backed by fire insurance underwriters argued for lower rates after department equipment improvement. They noted 900 feet of hose and a 1500 foot auto truck, plus faster response, with many coastal cities already using automobile engines. Bids for a city fire alarm box system and 20 boxes with automatic alarm were delayed to a publication notice in The News for ten days.
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Nellie Bly Bride Deserted by Husband in Minneapolis
Nellie Bly alias former globe trotter Nellie Bly, now Mrs Dundee, is deserted by her 40 year old husband in Minneapolis. He, a sign painter, entangled through a matrimonial agency and packed her belongings after a brief marriage. She laments loneliness and poor character, claiming betrayal and emotional distress.
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lAlvert Dundee
Btlaabell Cochrane Seaman
Nellie Bly
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Bool-hye
Mrs. Dunder
Fragmentary school scene with odd dialogue and discipline
A garbled pupil exchange shows a pupil tying a rag over Sadie’s mouth while a mother questions the behavior. The child explains others laughed and the teacher notes “plenty of tags to go around.” The passage preserves a peek into classroom dynamics and disciplinary language.
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Atles
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Papi
Irrigation and Taxation Debates Persist in Legislature
A detailed discussion on irrigation bonds and water rights continued as lawmakers scrutinized commissions and potential tax amendments. Senators debated the appointment of a new commission, the influence of banking interests, and the feasibility of projects while envisioning reforms to oversight and funding.
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San Joaquin
New Prince raspberry strawberry hybrid reported in Logan county
The Prince raspberry strawberry is described as a large berry with the shape of a strawberry and the inside of a raspberry. It reportedly grows on thorny canes, requires no cultivation, and bears from spring through fall. Weeds do not hinder growth and shoots proliferate rapidly. California Pratt Grater.
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Jerry Herald
Landil Tate
California
Pratt Grater
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